Answer & Explanation:
New military technology back then influenced the fighting by increasing the number of casualties
Answer:
In the short term: Threaten
In the long term: Maintain
Explanation:
The Cold War's arm race at the time threatened the world peace, as many were unsure that 1) another world war would occur, this time pitching Communism vs. Capitalism, 2) How this would affect other nations. As seen in Vietnam, Korea, & Afghanistan, many proxy wars were fought, while tensions heightened in events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis.
However, after the end of the Cold War, world peace was "easier" to maintain. America was left as the world's only superpower, which left the US to essentially take on the "watch dog"'s role. This allowed world peace to be maintained, as those who overstepped their boundaries faced consequences from the world's superpower.
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Even though the Gaspee affair (or Gaspee incident) is not as famous as the Boston Tea Party, It was equally important for the American Revolution. Gaspee was a British ship, which sailed around the Bay of Narragansett of Rhode Island, disturbing the local settlers and obstructing their trade activities. In 1772, the settlers attacked and burned down Gaspee. This event set the scenario for the rebellion that would become the War of Independence.
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